Tender

Special Educational Needs Mediation and Disagreement Resolution Services in Cambridgeshire and Peterborough

CAMBRIDGESHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL

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Tender

22 Jun 2018 at 08:08

Summary of the contracting process

Cambridgeshire County Council is seeking tenders for the provision of Special Educational Needs Mediation and Disagreement Resolution Services, a contract valued at £284,000. This procurement falls under the health and social work services category and is set to be conducted through an open procedure. Interested providers have until 26 July 2018 to submit their proposals. The successful tender will support the councils in meeting their obligations under the Children and Families Act 2014, ensuring families are offered mediation before appealing to a tribunal. The contract is expected to commence on 6 January 2019, with a duration of two years and a potential two-year extension thereafter.

This tender presents an excellent opportunity for businesses in the health and social services sectors, particularly those specialising in mediation and support for children with special educational needs and disabilities. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) are encouraged to participate, as the contract is designed to promote inclusive services. By engaging in this procurement process, businesses can expand their operations and demonstrate their commitment to supporting vulnerable families within the Cambridgeshire and Peterborough regions.

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Notice Title

Special Educational Needs Mediation and Disagreement Resolution Services in Cambridgeshire and Peterborough

Notice Description

Cambridgeshire County Council (CCC) and Peterborough City Council (PCC) are jointly commissioning mediation and disagreement resolution services in relation to children and young people with special educational needs and disabilities (SEND). It is a requirement under Part 3 (sections 52-59) of the Children and Families Act 2014 for local authorities to provide mediation services for parents and carers of children and young people with additional needs and/or disabilities. Families must have the offer of mediation before appealing to tribunal. This contract is for an initial period of two years, with an option to extend for a further period of up to 24 months. The annual budget is PS71,000.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/75fc311a-7c50-4808-b595-131c8b02f2fd
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

85 - Health and social work services


CPV Codes

85000000 - Health and social work services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£284,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
22 Jun 20187 years ago
Submission Deadline
26 Jul 2018Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
6 Jan 2019 - 5 Jan 2021 2-3 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Active
Lots Status
Not Specified
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
CAMBRIDGESHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL
Contact Name
Sarah Fuller
Contact Email
procurement@northamptonshire.gov.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
CAMBRIDGE
Postcode
CB3 0AP
Post Town
Cambridge
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLH East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLH4 Cambridgeshire and Peterborough
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLH42 Cambridgeshire CC
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Cambridge
Electoral Ward
Castle
Westminster Constituency
Cambridge

Further Information

Notice Documents

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